Kelly Lippke

Education: Bachelor of Arts, Communication Science (major in Psychology), UNISA (2007), Additional major in Linguistics, UNISA (2008), Certificate in Community Journalism, UNISA (2014), Google News Initiative training (2024)

Experience: Subeditor, Caxton, Northern Natal Courier (2012-2014), Highway Mail/Northglen News/Queensburgh News (2015-2018), Briefly News (2018-present)

Kelly Lippke is a copy editor/proofreader who started her career at the Northern-Natal Courier with a BA in Communication Science/Psychology (Unisa, 2007). Kelly has worked for several Caxton publications, including the Highway Mail and Northglen News. Kelly’s unique editing perspective stems from an additional major in Linguistics. Kelly joined Briefly News in 2018 and she has 17 years of experience. Kelly has also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at kelly.lippke@briefly.co.za.

10866 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Haibo: Reverend claims all pastors like women with a big 'backside'

People

7 years ago

Lady stunned as she discovers boyfriend is sleeping with his cousin

People

7 years ago

Somizi and Mohale paint the town red during birthday baecation in Italy

Entertainment

7 years ago

Family shaves their hair in solidarity with mum battling cancer

People

7 years ago

Oros Mampofu’s one proud poppa bear: His Aarya is 6 months already

Entertainment

7 years ago

Lady slaps boyfriend for rejecting proposal after 6 years of dating

People

7 years ago

Pastor reveals he went for a younger wife because she is 'fresh'

People

7 years ago

Neno Evangelists' Bishop Ng’ang’a has for the first time spoken on his stunning wife and why he chose to go for a much younger spouse, amid controversy.

Woman narrates how church member snubbed her because she has 1 arm

People

7 years ago

An African woman with one arm recently shared on Instagram a heartbreaking story of how she was ill-treated in a church. According to her, a female church member told her she was not complete after refusing to hold her one hand.

Night of looting targeting foreign nationals breaks out in Soweto

South Africa

7 years ago

A wave of xenophobic attacks broke out in Soweto on Wednesday. Residents looted numerous foreign-owned shops and businesses. Reportedly, the attacks were focused in Zola, Emdeni, Moletsane, White City, Zondi and Rockville.

Viewers thrilled with Jack and Zitha storyline in 'Generations'

Entertainment

7 years ago

'Generations' viewers are thrilled with the exciting storyline between Jack and Zitha. Jack is slowly regaining his memory and tried to flee from Zitha but in weakness, failed. Lobala negotiations were tense in the Diale house.

Ntombi and Sizwe Mzolo celebrate an impressive 10 years of marriage

Entertainment

7 years ago

Couple, Ntombi and Sizwe Mzolo, are celebrating 10 years of marriage. Ntombi took to social media to share a cute picture of her and hubby, as well as a sweet message to her beloved. It's inspiring to see love still conquers.

Mzansi reacts to Anatii composing two songs on Beyoncé's 'The Gift'

Entertainment

7 years ago

Rapper, Anatii, has surprised South Africans yet, with news that he has composed to tracks on Beyoncé's new album, 'The Gift'. Mzansi has praised him for his accomplishment as not everyone gets to compose a song for Queen Bey.

Fans go gaga for Nadia Nakai's new album drop: Sis brought the fire

Entertainment

7 years ago

SA rapper, Nadia Nakai, finally dropped her debut album this morning. Fans are going crazy with her new lit music. Nadia's new album #NadiaNaked is trending on social media and fans are so impressed, they can't stop streaming it.

Venda husband and wife relationships explained in 4 cultural facts

People

7 years ago

A post was shared online which showed a woman kneeling down before her husband while he eats. Briefly was informed the post showed a misrepresentation of the Venda culture and we took a look at the practice.

Young boy picks black friend as his 'twin' brother - they're adorable

People

7 years ago

Two young boys - one black and one white - are best friends, and they chose to be brothers to celebrate World Twin Day. The two rocked matching T-shirts that said, 'Yes! We are twins' to their school.

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